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"defense"?

2 Sílabas

"defense": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:de·fense
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de-FENSE(de · fense)○ ●

Stress in "defense" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈfɛns⁄

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to be reappointed as the Minister of Defense. But as of today, we know this is not going to happen. The parliament, the committee already endorsed the is not going to happen. The parliament,

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FAQ: "defense"

How many syllables in "defense"?
"defense" has 2 sílabas (de - fense).
How to divide "defense"?
"defense" divides into 2 parts: de · fense.
Where is the stress in "defense"?
In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "defense"?
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